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Academy of Professional Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 100%

Located in Rogers, Arkansas, Academy of Professional Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Academy of Professional Cosmetology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Academy of Professional Cosmetology is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Academy of Professional Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was $11,600. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Academy of Professional Cosmetology net price calculator

$11,600

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy of Professional Cosmetology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,600 $2,058 (15%) $10,621
2021 $13,658 $5,480 (67%) $11,702
2020 $8,178 $179 (2%) $8,178
2019 $8,357 $1,826 (18%) $8,357
2018 $10,183 $3,509 (53%) $10,170 $9,458
2017 $6,674 $3,013 (31%) $6,424 $7,049
2016 $9,687 -- $9,687

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy of Professional Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Academy of Professional Cosmetology received on average $3,498 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,498
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 100% $3,498 $10,494
Other Federal Grant 3 100% $3,498 $10,494
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 100% $3,498 $10,494

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Academy of Professional Cosmetology received $8,032 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,032
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 3 100% $8,032 $24,096
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 3 100% $8,032 $24,096

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Academy of Professional Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 69

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 2 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.7%

Transferred Out

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

33.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.3% of undergraduate students being women and 3.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 135, with 130 women and 5 men.

  • men 3.7% 5 students
  • women 96.3% 130 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 25% 34 students
  • 22-24 17% 23 students
  • 25-29 17% 23 students
  • 18-19 12% 16 students
  • 30-34 12% 16 students
  • 35-39 9% 12 students
  • 40-49 5% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Academy of Professional Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)